Welcome to the Department of Chemical Engineering, situated within the Faculty of Engineering at Stellenbosch University. We take pride in conducting cutting-edge research while delivering well-rounded and highly skilled professional chemical engineers. Our team includes 22 full-time academic staff, 16 postdoctoral researchers, and 17 technical and support staff. Browse our website to find more information about our research focus areas, academic programmes, staff and facilities.

Applications for our Bachelor’s Degree (BEng) in Chemical Engineering for the 2025 intake open 1 April and close 31 July. 

The Department of Chemical Engineering has excellent facilities for students studying chemical engineering. These videos give you a tour of our facilities, and showcases some of the research projects currently undertaken at the department. Students also share their student experiences studying chemical engineering at SU.